Junior Systems Engineer

xmstart, inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

XMSTART seeks a Space Systems Engineer to provide SETA services in Colorado Springs. You will contribute to mission success through rigorous analysis, oversight of SE activities, and support for space protection and system integration.

The role requires collaboration with government and contractor teams, documentation reviews, and active engagement in forums that standardize space capabilities. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI with polygraph are highly valued.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or relevant field and 3+ years experience or Master's with 1+ year experience
• Experience in SE processes (lifecycle, risk management, change management)
• Strong ability to define solutions and provide analysis and recommendations
• Ability to work independently and with teams with government and contractors
• Polished written/verbal communication with interpersonal skills
• Collaboration with multiple stakeholders to reach consensus

Responsibilities

• Provide SETA support and analysis to government missions
• Assist planning and oversight of systems engineering efforts
• Support space protection and mission integration
• Review documentation and represent government interests in forums to streamline delivery and standardize integration

Skills

Systems engineering

SE lifecycle

Risk management

Change management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or relevant field

Master's degree in STEM or relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

XMSTART has an opportunity for a Space Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on support for systems engineering activities and protection of space systems. The successful candidate will:

• Directly contribute to government's mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership and proactive action
• Assist in planning and oversight of the government's systems engineering efforts
• Support space protection and mission integration as directed by the government
• Review documentation, represent government interests in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts

Requirements

Required

• US Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field, and three (3) years or more experience, Masters in STEM or relevant field, and one (1) year or more experience
• Experience in systems engineering processes (e.g. SE lifecycle, risk management, change management, etc.)
• Strong understanding of integrating Government capabilities into operations baseline
• Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations
• Ability to work independently and with a team, operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates
• Self-starter, anticipates and proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision, ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables
• Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment
• Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder

Desired

• Working knowledge of joint operations planning processes.
• Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator
• Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
• Experience with Jira, Confluence
• Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics
• Knowledge of space protection topics related to satellite operations (e.g. launch, communications, navigation, maneuvers, etc.), threat/risk assessments, vulnerability analysis